Dow Chemical news

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  7 July 2025

  Dow to close three European upstream assets due to regional challenges

  Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
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  8 June 2025

  Dow to Sell 50% Stake in DowAksa Joint Venture

  Dow sells its stake for $125M, aligning with its core focus strategy. Sale completes Q3 2025, pending approvals. BNP Paribas advised on the deal.
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  2 December 2024

  Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business

  The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
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  16 May 2024

  Dow Expands Capacity in SAS Chemicals to Boost Façade Industry in Germany and Turkey

  The capacity expansion will enhance sealant and adhesive solutions for insulating glass, benefiting façade and window segments, with new production in Turkey starting June 2024.
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  2 May 2024

  Arkema Acquires Dow's Laminating Adhesives Business

  The acquisition expands Arkema's flexible packaging solutions, enhancing its market position. The deal includes five production sites and aims for $30M EBITDA synergies in five years. Completion by Q4 2024.
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  14 September 2022

  Mura and Dow to Build Europe’s Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Germany

  The facility in Germany will recycle 120KTA of plastic by 2025, contributing to 600KTA by 2030. It aims to reduce reliance on virgin feedstocks and support a circular economy.

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  12 September 2018

  Dow Invests in Barry, Wales

  Dow is enhancing its silicones operations with low capital, high return projects to boost capacity and efficiency, meeting global demand and driving innovation in high-growth markets.
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  6 November 2013

  Dow Opens Global Water Technology Center in Spain

  The new center in Tarragona focuses on advancing water purification technologies, supported by a $15M investment and Spanish government grants, aiming to improve desalination and reduce costs.
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  11 September 2013

  Dow to Produce AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Elastomers in Europe

  Production in Tarragona, Spain, will expand capacity for AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Elastomers, enhancing Dow's ability to meet global demand for hot melt adhesives and polymer modifications.
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  20 July 2010

  Jacobs Secures Dow Contract for Copolymer Facility in Italy

  Jacobs will provide engineering and construction management for a facility expansion in Fombio, Italy, to produce UPS copolymers for ion exchange resins, enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
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  26 May 2009

  Dow Expands MDI Plant in Portugal

  The expanded MDI plant in Estarreja, Portugal, now produces polymeric and crude MDI, enhancing supply reliability. The project, started in 2006, finished without disrupting customer service.
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  5 March 2009

  BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp

  The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
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  12 January 2004

  Dow Launches PE Unit in Tarragona

  The new plant will produce Versify plastomers and elastomers. A new fiber plant and polyethylene train will start in 2006, creating 90 jobs and producing 300,000 tons annually.